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My Other Life

My Other Life I hurry through the crowd That gathers in the doorway Shaking hands with my adoring fans On my opening night on Broadway They clamor for my autograph And try to grab a souvenir The police are called to rescue me My eyes are filled with fear I’m whisked away to safer ground My hair is all askew My dress is torn…one earring lost So this is fame…who knew? They take me to my cottage (Only cost 6 million five) I’m shaking like a leaf I’m lucky I’m alive! My maid draws a bath for me My butler, a glass of wine The chef prepares a feast for me Then I sit and dine The satin sheets upon my bed Invite me to relax My every wish is granted I’m being pampered to the max But tomorrow is another day My work still lies ahead I’m awakened non too gently By the jumping on my bed “Wake up Mom, we’re late for school” I heard the children scream My other life was not to be It was just a wishful dream Copyright©2004 (All rights reserved) For Burlesque Twist Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 8/25/2011 5:08:00 PM
Sorry for the delay-Thanks so much for entering my contest-A big congrats. to you :)
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Date: 8/22/2011 3:03:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Natalie's "Burlesque Twist" contest Beatrice. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/19/2011 7:40:00 PM
maybe you got the best life ever! congrad's light & love
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Date: 8/18/2011 2:55:00 AM
hry Beatrice, congrats on your win David
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Date: 8/18/2011 1:17:00 AM
Well done, congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/17/2011 10:43:00 PM
Congrats Beatrice on your third place win with this terrific entry luv...
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Date: 8/15/2011 1:37:00 PM
What a way to start off a new week but to read some fresh new poetry. Thank you for sharing your amazing writing with us Beatrice. Hoping you have a wonderful week full of hope, love, good health, and much inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/15/2011 8:35:00 AM
Great write. Good luck in the contest. Tony
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Date: 8/14/2011 7:02:00 PM
Ah, but which life is the real one? Are you sure? Well writ.
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Date: 8/14/2011 5:56:00 PM
I got kicked off just as I was completing my comment. "I enjoyed the peek you gave us into your creative imagninings"
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Date: 8/14/2011 5:54:00 PM
Very nice. I love the way it told a story.
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